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ANPR cameras go up at popular Northampton walking spot as parking charges set to begin soon, council confirms
ANPR cameras have been installed at a popular walking spot ahead of controversial plans to introduce parking charges at the site.
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CEO shares ‘great sense of pride’ as invaluable Northants hospice celebrates 50 years of unwavering care
A CEO has shared her “great sense of pride” as this invaluable Northamptonshire hospice is celebrating 50 years of unwavering care in the community.
Northampton volunteer group helping homeless people for seven years shuts down ‘with a very heavy heart’ over safety concerns
A Northampton volunteer group which has helped homeless people in the town centre for seven years has announced ‘with a very heavy heart’ that it is shutting down, citing growing safety concerns.
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Archbishop of Canterbury meets Northampton volunteers, care home residents and NHS staff on county visit
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Dame Sarah Mullally, visited Northampton as part of her first pastoral trip to the Diocese of Peterborough since her installation.
Northamptonshire family awarded £7,000 and apology from council after lengthy SEND plan delays
A Northamptonshire mum has been awarded a £7,100 payment and a written apology from the council, after delays caused her son to miss out on two and a half years of suitable education provision.
Plans to convert back of 'mega vape' shop in Northampton village high street into one-bed flat approved despite objections
Plans to convert the back of a ‘mega vape’ shop on a Northampton village high street into a one-bed flat have been approved by the council, despite local objections.
Police investigating two rapes in seaside town release Northamptonshire man on bail
A Northamptonshire man who was arrested by police investigating two rapes in a seaside town has been released on bail.
Passionate Northampton business owner proudly celebrates a decade and says team is her proudest achievement
A passionate business owner from Northampton is proudly celebrating a decade and says building a strong team is her proudest achievement of the past 10 years.
We Mean Business: ‘If I had to give one word it would be share – it’s incredibly hard to get yourself seen’
A teacher-turned-business-owner, who now offers yoga and mindfulness to young people, has shared how difficult it is to get new ventures seen by the masses.
Billions of pounds worth of supercars wow at Northamptonshire aerodrome
Spectacular cars ranging from Bugatti to McLaren, Ferrari to Aston Martin and Porsche to Pagani – worth billions of pounds – descended on Northamptonshire’s Sywell Aerodrome for Supercar Fest’s The Runway event.
Dr Martens Griggs family make regional Sunday Times Rich List top 10
The Griggs family of Dr Martens footwear fame have made it in to the top 10 of the East Midlands section of this year’s Sunday Times Rich List.
Air ambulance lands at Northampton park to assist with medical emergency
An air ambulance landed at a Northampton park, as crews were called to assist with a medical emergency.
Fly-tipping crackdown delivers results in Northamptonshire village as well as across the north of the county
North Northamptonshire Council says it has successfully tackled fly-tipping at a rural hotspot near Ecton following the installation of a gate and access restrictions.
Council responds after resident criticises problematic hotel in Northampton saying 'this is not the place to put them'
West Northamptonshire Council has responded after a resident has once again criticised a problematic hotel in Northampton.
WNC rejects controversial padel plans which have left an affluent Northampton neighbourhood divided
A Northampton neighbourhood has been been left divided after controversial plans for two new padel courts in their area were thrown out by West Northamptonshire Council.
Northampton shop could lose its alcohol licence after police find illegal cigarettes, tobacco and vapes hidden beneath the counter
A Northampton shop could lose its alcohol licence after Trading Standards and police found illegal cigarettes, tobacco and vapes hidden beneath the counter.
14 new rooftop flats above Poundstretcher in busy Northampton town centre street approved
Plans to build 14 new rooftop flats on top of a Northampton town centre shop have been given the green light by the council, as the applicant says the development will “enhance” the area in terms of “appearance, character and setting”.
Wellingborough prison HMP Five Wells teams up with FCC Environment and Cynthia Spencer Hospice for bicycle repair project
FCC Environment and Cynthia Spencer Hospice charity have teamed up with HMP Five Wells to launch a new bicycle repair and refurbishment project aimed at supporting rehabilitation, sustainability and community benefit.
'Very limited' train services from Northampton to London and Birmingham this weekend due to strike action
Passengers travelling from Northampton to London or Birmingham this weekend are being urged to check before they travel as only a limited service will be provided, due to strike action.
West Northamptonshire Council leader reveals 'slight reshuffle' in Reform cabinet after deputy 'decides to leave'
The leader of Reform-led West Northamptonshire Council has announced his new cabinet for the forthcoming year, including a new deputy leader after the current incumbent “decided to stand down”.